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Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and bordersfor 🇨🇦 Canada citizens travelling to 🇱🇦 Laos

9 required items — tick each one off as you prepare your application.

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Laos Visa on Arrival — USD 30–45 by nationality; 30-day stay; major airports and borders — Document Checklist

🇨🇦 Canada citizens applying for 🇱🇦 Laos

Printed: 12 June 2026

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This checklist is compiled from official government sources and is provided as a general guide only. Exact requirements may vary by individual circumstances, consulate, and current policy. Always verify the latest requirements on the official government portal before submitting your application.

Passport valid for at least 6 months, with 2 blank pages
One passport photo (3 × 4 cm) — or pay a USD 1–2 surcharge without one
Visa fee in crisp US dollar cash (USD 30–45 depending on nationality; USD 20 for Chinese/Vietnamese passports)
Completed arrival/departure card and visa application form (handed out at the border)
Confirmed accommodation address in Laos for the form
Return or onward travel ticket (occasionally checked)
Small USD notes for the out-of-hours service surcharge at land borders
Check you are NOT on the excluded list (~30 nationalities incl. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria must use an embassy visa)
For extensions: visit the Vientiane immigration office before day 30 (~USD 2/day, twice extendable)

Source: Visa Search by Altoglobe — thevisasearch.com
Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before travelling.